Immunisation staff nurse - kingston & richmond

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Immunisation Staff Nurse - Kingston & Richmond

The closing date is 22 June 2026

Fixed Term: 6 months School Term Time only

• End date 31st March 2027
• Hours: Term Timehours

We are looking forBand 5 Nurses to join ourKingston & Richmond Immunisation Team, part of theSouth London Children and Young People's Community Immunisation Service.

This is a rewarding and fast-paced role where you will help deliver school-aged and catch-up immunisations across schools and community clinics—protecting children and young people from preventable diseases.

If you are passionate about public health, enjoy working with children, and want to build your clinical and safeguarding experience, we will love to hear from you. Car driver essential

Main duties of the job

Your day starts by packing vaccine equipment and preparing for school or clinic visits. In the morning, you'll be out in the community delivering vaccinations. You may visit two schools per day during the busy flu season. After a break, you'll return to base to restock and prepare for the next day.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the School Age Immunisation Programme, including inhaled influenza vaccines
• Assist with planning and delivery of immunisation sessions in schools, community venues, and homes
• Promote uptake by providing evidence-based information to parents and carers
• Follow all relevant safety protocols and procedures for safe immunisation delivery
• Help run satellite immunisation clinics across the borough

Why choose community immunisation?

Be part of the Healthy Child Programme, improving public health and school attendance

Help reduce preventable illnesses, hospital admissions, and time off school

Work with well children in an upbeat, positive environment

Gain experience in health promotion, safeguarding, and vaccination protocols

Join a collaborative and capable team that values your input

Ideal for nurse with at least 6 months experience and above or those looking for a change from ward-based roles

. This is a face to face post (no flexibility working)

About us

What we offer

An experienced local team led by a dedicated Team Lead

Full induction, training and mentorship, including flu training, BLS, manual handling and immunisation competencies

The chance to shadow sessions before working independently

Clear daily schedules and a well‑organised service so you can focus on care

A community-based role with real opportunities to grow your skills and confidence

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Please note: This is a 6‑month fixed‑term role, based in Merton/Sutton/Wandsworth with travel to schools and community sites across the boroughs. You will be provided with a parking permit (where appropriate) or have travel expenses reimbursed when you use your car for work. The position is term‑time only, with opportunities for full‑time (during term‑time only), part‑time, or job share working arrangements offering flexibility to fit around your lifestyle.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• RN Adult (NMC registered) or RN Children (NMC registered) or RMHN (NMC registered) or RM (NMC registered)
• 5 GSCE's grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, including English and maths
• Mentorship/supervision training

Experience

• Experience of working in primary or community care or working with children and young people
• Experience of administering immunisations

Skills /Abilities

• IT skills, particularly Windows applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Numerate and literate, with good command of spoken and written English

Personal Attributes

• Car driver with use of a car or the ability to travel between locations with equipment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

£36,943 to £44,900 a yearpa incl. HCAS pro rata term time